Hi Allan
Just on a bit of a major catch up! I must say you have some cracking shots across your thread
Spiral .... Really like this, great low key lighting! I like the way the highlights are running down the edge of the bit. and the stunning detail and texture, Excellent!
Silhouette ... Nice clean shot very distinctive shot against a white background, A spot on silhouette no critique from me.
Animal .... This is superb Allan! Stunning detail and colour! Brilliant timing of the shot to
bviously a female by the protesting squawk (few women like the photo taken)
The green OOF background makes the bird stand out particularly well. Great DOF excellent work! Must be a pleasure to work at a Falconry centre.
Medicine ... Another nice low key shot, there is a subtle background in there somewhere too. The muted lighting and low contrast really adds to the mood for this shot I feel and I like the arm appearing to melt away in the top LH corner. personally i think the relaxed fingers make it more poignant and dark if you get my meaning... nicely composed!
Proverb ... Also "No matter how big the sea may be, sometimes two ships collide" by yours Truly Ex RN
. I can see where your going with this lots of space, and interesting scale, I think it works well with the theme.
Pale ... Its a nice idea and the white on white works well... We all have our fetishes
. Like the slight angle but real shame about loosing the tip of the quill
. I know White on White is trickier that it looks to do well. and you have done a good job. PS getting the detail ok here
Tears ... Well most of the image works for me but the tears look a bit staged.... Other than that, nicely lit, crisp and sharp. Love that really hard, dare I say knife edge shadow! Quite often you just cant beat natural light.
Words .... Old disused railway, and the gate in keeping with an old railway crossing gate, nice. I think its the graffiti that has made this image, well spotted.
Support ... I like this going back to nature seems to have turned a full circle, once stood in a woodland now returning to its roots. Nice colour and textures.
Religion ... Like the vignette adds to the mood, slightly sad. B&W works well here.
Was remiss of me to miss your thread have a clear conscience now
well sort of